Seroquel XR 50mg Tablet 60

IMPORTANT NOTE – A VALID AUSTRALIAN PRESCRIPTION IS REQUIRED BEFORE THIS ITEM CAN BE SHIPPED

Drug Name: quetiapine

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GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY SCRIPT

This prescription item requires a pre approved authority from the Government in order to get this item at the quoted price. Authority prescriptions need to be applied for by the doctor writing the script and can include reasons such as increased quantities due to dosage, increased repeats, use for a pre determined specified use, or the nature of the medication itself requiring specialist interaction. In the event that an authority is not granted on the script, the price will revert to the private price quoted for that item

WARNING - MULTIPLE PACK PRESCRIPTION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This item contains more than one pack of a prescription product. Before this can be dispensed the doctor has to give approval. The prescription must be written for the total quantity or the prescription must be endorsed by your doctor "Regulation 24" otherwise we will be unable to dispense the increased amount. If you proceed with the order without approval, we will only send out one pack at the single pack price and refund the difference. Eg If your prescription is written out for 30 Tablets with 5 repeats and it does not have “Regulation 24 “ written on the script, the ONLY quantity we can dispense is 30 at one time. Further dispensing of this product could only occur after an appropriate length of time - usually 21 days but depends on dosage. In this example if you would like to obtain 180 Tablets then the doctor must endorse the prescription “Regulation 24” or the quantity must be written out for 180 and not 30. NB Conditions apply on the writing of a Regulation 24 prescription. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for details.

We can no longer accept signed authority forms from your doctor as permission to dispense more than one pack. Please contact our pharmacist for more information.

If you order this item as Private, NO PBS stickers will be issued. Once any prescription order has been sent the product cannot be returned for a refund even if your doctor changes your medication or you have an adverse reaction.

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Seroquel XR 50mg Tablet 60

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Information

General Information

Consumer Medicine Information

What is in this leaflet

This leaflet answers some of the common questions people ask about SEROQUEL XR.

It does not contain all the available information.

It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor will have weighed the risks of you taking SEROQUEL XR against the benefits they expect it will have for you.

If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep this leaflet with the medicine. You may need to read it again.

What SEROQUEL XR is used for

SEROQUEL XR is used to treat schizophrenia, an illness with disturbances in thinking, feelings and behaviour.

SEROQUEL XR belongs to a group of medicines called antipsychotics.

It helps to correct chemical imbalances in the brain, which may cause mental illness.

Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why SEROQUEL XR has been prescribed for you.

This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.

SEROQUEL XR is not addictive.

Before you take SEROQUEL XR

When you must not take it

Do not take SEROQUEL XR if you have an allergy to: quetiapine, the active ingredient in SEROQUEL and SEROQUEL XR any of the other ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.

Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body; rash, itching or hives on the skin or you may feel faint.

Do not take SEROQUEL XR if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor says so. Ask your doctor about the risks and benefits involved. It is not known if it is safe for you to take SEROQUEL XR while you are pregnant. However, if you need to take SEROQUEL XR during your pregnancy, the doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of taking it with you.

It is recommended that you do not breastfeed while taking SEROQUEL XR, as it is not known whether SEROQUEL XR passes into breast milk.

SEROQUEL XR is not recommended for use in children. There is not enough information on its effects in children.

Do not take SEROQUEL XR after the use by (expiry) date printed on the pack.

Do not take SEROQUEL XR if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.

If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.

If you are not sure whether you should start taking SEROQUEL XR talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Before you start to take it

Tell your doctor if you have any allergies to: any other medicines any other substances such as foods, dyes or preservatives

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have, or have had, any medical conditions, especially the following: heart or blood vessel problems including low blood pressure, stroke, problems with your circulation or any condition that affects blood flow to the brain, or a history of heart attack liver problems diabetes or a family history of diabetes epilepsy, seizures or fits dementia or related behavioural disorders (especially in elderly patients) low white blood cell count

Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. Some medicines and SEROQUEL XR may interfere with each other, these include: medicines for epilepsy such as phenytoin or carbamazepine medicines for high blood pressure or heart conditions medicines used to help you sleep medicines used to control depression or mood swings medicines used to treat anxiety medicines for fungal infections such as ketoconazole some antibiotics such as rifampicin and erythromycin other antipsychotic medicines such as thioridazine medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease stimulants such as amphetamine medicines used to treat pain medicines for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

These medicines may be affected by SEROQUEL XR, or may affect how well it works. You may need different amounts of your medicine or you may need to take different medicines. Your doctor will advise you. Your doctor and pharmacist have more information about medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking SEROQUEL XR. If you have not told your doctor about any of these things, tell them before you take any SEROQUEL XR.

How to take SEROQUEL XR

Follow all directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully. They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.

If you do not understand the instructions on the pack ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.

How to take it

Swallow your SEROQUEL XR tablets whole with a full glass of water. Do not split, chew or crush the tablets. If you split, chew or crush the tablets they will not work properly.

How much to take

Your doctor will tell you how many tablets you will need to take each day and how long you need to take it. This depends on your condition and whether or not you are taking any other medicines.

SEROQUEL XR is usually started at 300 mg for the first day. Following this the dose will be adjusted by your doctor. The usual dose of SEROQUEL XR is 400 to 800 mg per day. Depending on your response you may require a higher or lower dose.

If you are elderly, or have liver problems, your doctor will generally start you on 50 mg on the first day, then increase this to a higher dose depending on your response.

Your doctor may have switched your treatment from SEROQUEL tablets to SEROQUEL XR tablets. Your doctor will generally prescribe you a once daily dose of SEROQUEL XR, which is equivalent to your total daily dose of SEROQUEL tablets. Your doctor will tell you how many tablets you will need to take each day.

When to take it

SEROQUEL XR should be taken once a day, at approximately the same time each day. Taking your tablets at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take the tablets. SEROQUEL XR tablets should be taken without food. How long to take it

Continue taking the tablets for as long as your doctor tells you. SEROQUEL XR helps control your condition, but does not cure it. Therefore you must take SEROQUEL XR every day.

Do not stop taking SEROQUEL XR unless your doctor tells you to - even if you feel better.

If you forget to take it

If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to.

Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine as you would normally.

Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.

If you have trouble remembering when to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints.

If you take too much

Immediately telephone your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26) for advice, or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much SEROQUEL XR. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention.

If you take too many SEROQUEL XR tablets you may feel drowsy, sleepy, dizzy or have fast heart beats.

While you are taking SEROQUEL XR

Things you must do

Tell any other doctors, dentists, and pharmacists who are treating you that you are taking SEROQUEL XR.

If you are about to be started on any new medicines, tell your doctor, dentist or pharmacist that you are taking SEROQUEL XR.

If you plan to have surgery that needs a general anaesthetic, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking SEROQUEL XR.

If you become pregnant while taking SEROQUEL XR, tell your doctor immediately.

If you need to have any medical tests while you are taking SEROQUEL XR, tell your doctor. SEROQUEL XR may affect the results of some tests.

Be sure to keep all of your doctor's appointments so that your progress can be checked. Your doctor will check your progress and may want to take some blood tests from time to time. This helps to prevent unwanted side effects.

Things you must not do

Do not stop taking SEROQUEL XR, or change the dosage, even if you are feeling better, without checking with your doctor. If you stop taking SEROQUEL XR suddenly, your condition may worsen or your chance of getting an unwanted side effect may increase. To prevent this, your doctor may gradually reduce the amount of SEROQUEL XR you take each day before stopping completely.

Do not take SEROQUEL XR to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.

Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar or they have the same condition as you.

Do not take any medicines that cause drowsiness while you are taking SEROQUEL XR, unless recommended by your doctor.

Things to be careful of

Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how SEROQUEL XR affects you.

SEROQUEL XR can make some people dizzy or sleepy. Make sure you know how you react to SEROQUEL XR before you drive a car, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or sleepy.

If SEROQUEL XR makes you feel light-headed, dizzy or faint, be careful when getting up from a sitting or lying position. Getting up slowly may help.

Be careful when drinking alcohol while you are taking SEROQUEL XR. Combining SEROQUEL XR and alcohol can make you more sleepy or dizzy. Your doctor may suggest you avoid alcohol while you are being treated with SEROQUEL XR.

Make sure you keep cool in hot weather and keep warm in cool weather. SEROQUEL XR may affect the way your body reacts to temperature changes.

Avoid drinking large quantities of grapefruit juice.

This medicine may be affected by grapefruit juice. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns.

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist about these things if you think they may bother you.

Side effects

Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking SEROQUEL XR. All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have.

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following and they worry you: feeling sleepy feeling dizzy or faint on standing up small increase in weight dry mouth constipation indigestion feeling weak swelling of the hands, ankles or feet runny or stuffy nose blurred vision difficulty swallowing abnormal dreams, nightmares

These side effects are usually mild. Some of these side effects may go away after a while.

If any of the following happen, tell your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital.abnormal muscle movements, including difficulty starting muscle movements, shaking, restlessness or muscle stiffness without pain. uncontrolled movements of the tongue, mouth, cheeks or jaw a sudden increase in body temperature, with sweating, or a fast heart beat very fast breathing muscle stiffness rapid heart beat very marked drowsiness fits (seizures) long-lasting and painful erections fainting severe allergic reaction (may include severe difficulty in breathing, shock, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body, skin rash, hayfever, or you may feel faint) signs of frequent infections such as fever, chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers

These are very serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation.

Occasionally, SEROQUEL XR may be associated with changes in your liver or blood, which may require your doctor to do certain blood tests.

Other side effects not listed here may occur in some patients. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell.

Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them.

After taking SEROQUEL XR

Storage

Keep your SEROQUEL XR tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them. If you take SEROQUEL XR out of the blister pack it will not keep well.

Keep it in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30 °C.

Do not store it or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it in the car or on a window sill. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.

Keep it where children cannot reach it. A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.

Disposal

If your doctor tells you to stop taking SEROQUEL XR or the tablets have passed their expiry date, ask your pharmacist what to do with any that are left over.

Product description

What SEROQUEL XR looks like

SEROQUEL XR tablets are capsule shaped and are embossed with "XR" and the strength on one side, and plain on the other. Each tablet strength is a different colour: 50 mg - peach 200 mg - yellow 300 mg - pale yellow 400 mg - white

SEROQUEL XR tablets are available in blister packs of 10 (sample pack), 60 and 100# tablets.

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